Can I place my refuse and recycling cart behind a snowbank on the sidewalk? 

No, please utilize your driveway apron or clear a portion of the parkway for cart placement. Please do not place your carts behind a snowbank.

How do I return absentee ballot?

• Absentee ballots may be returned via USPS or at the Village Hall front desk during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
• Absentee ballots MUST be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
• After 4:30 p.m. on Election Day absentee ballots should be brought directly to your polling place (link to Ward Map).
• Absentee ballots may not be returned via the Village Hall vestibule drop box.
• Voters may only drop off or mail their own absentee ballot, unless self-identifying as needing assistance due to a disability.

Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.

Highlights from February 13, 2023

Public Works Committee Meeting

Updates from Village Hall:

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Spring Primary Election

Election Information:

Hours and Locations: Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Please use the Ward Map (PDF) link to see where your polling place is.

Click here to view a sample ballot for the Spring Primary Election on Feruary 21, 2023. It is the same for all wards.

Offices up for primary election on February 21: Supreme Court Justice, State Senator (District 8).

Wisconsin Requires a Photo ID to Vote: All Wisconsin voters must show an acceptable photo ID before voting. This includes voters at polling places and most absentee voters. The address on your photo ID does not have to be your current address and the name on your ID does not need to be an exact match to your name in the poll book (such as an abbreviated name). Visit the State of Wisconsin website for more information.

How do I register to vote for the February 21, 2023 election? Registration can be done at your polling place on Election Day. There is no need to complete a paper form in advance as all registration is completed on Badger Books. Proof of residency is required. There is no voter registration on the Monday prior to the election. Note: You must have resided at the address you provide on your Registration Form for at least 28 consecutive days prior to an election in order to vote in Whitefish Bay.

Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) - Public Comment Form

What is the CORP?

This CORP was developed by the Village of Whitefish Bay Staff, along with a team of consultants from GRAEF, to guide recreation management and park development for the next five years and enable the Village to apply for grant funding from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and other funding sources. 



This plan creates an up-to-date inventory and evaluation of Whitefish Bay’s existing parks, identifies the needs of community members related to outdoor recreational opportunities and provides a list of recommendations to the Village to assist with its Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) efforts related to parks and open space.

Please review the Draft Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) and provide your comments by linking to the CORP Comment Form. The Public Comment Form will be open through March 8, 2023.

Citizen Volunteer Needed – Architectural Review Commission (ARC)

The Village of Whitefish Bay is accepting applications from resident volunteers to fill one (1) vacancy on the Architectural Review Commission.

The Architectural Review Commission ensures that the design and appearance of new structures and alterations / additions are compatible with the Village Design Guidelines. The Architectural Review Commission meets every other Thursday, 5:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. The Village utilizes a rotating schedule so that members do not have to attend all meetings.

Interested residents should complete and submit an Online Application. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Please email Village Manager Paul Boening with any questions.

MMSD Rain Garden Plan Sale:

The MMSD Rain Garden Plant Sale provides Milwaukee area residents access to native plants at a reduced price; up to a 50% discount compared to retail prices! It is a pre-order sale, which is "open" for ordering plants now on the online store through March 31, 2023 or until plants sell out. Then the greenhouse grows the plants and delivers them to MMSD's downtown Headquarters, 260 W. Seeboth St., for pickup by you on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

The sale is brought to you by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in partnership with Agrecol Native Seed and Plant Nursery. To receive future notifications on MMSD plant sales and workshops, sign up for the Fresh Coast News email list.

WFB Public Library:

Winter Reading Program Continues

We’ve got just a few more weeks for our Winter Reading Program. Adults and teens can participate through Beanstack, while kids can stop by the Youth Services Desk to get started. The program runs through February 28. This program is made possible by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library. Read more about this program on our website at: https://www.wfblibrary.org/at_the_library/winter_reading_program.php

Pickup Your Library Materials 24/7/365 with our New Smart Lockers

Library materials are available 24/7/365 with our new smart lockers that are now live! When placing a hold on items, select Whitefish Bay Lockers as your pick-up location. You will be notified by text or email once items are ready for pickup. Read all about this on the library's website https://www.wfblibrary.org/at_the_library/pick-up_lockers.php

All Ages Storytime, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Mondays, Through February 20

Wednesdays, Through February 22

Thursdays, Through February 23

https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?m=1&y=2023

Join us for a fun, educational storytime perfect for all ages. We'll share stories, songs, flannels and more! Storytime will be held in the Tower of the children's area. Please register for any updates.

Tea Time Book Club

Friday, February 24, 12:00 p.m.

Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month we're reading Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May. Tea Time Book Club offers hybrid meetings. You can attend in-person at the Library in the 2nd floor Program Room or online via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81777252388?pwd=TFlEQnE5bHl1dnVHdTFqVnZZeDBkQT09

Meeting ID: 817 7725 2388

Passcode: 33887462

Rescheduled Event: Whitefish Bay TALKS

Olivia in Five, Seven, Five: Autism In Haiku

Tuesday, March 28, 6:30 p.m.

https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1365

Please note that this event original scheduled on Tuesday, February 21, had to be rescheduled. The new date for the program will be March 28. Read more at the event link above.

School District of Whitefish Bay:

Something Rotten!

Presented by Whitefish Bay High School Theater

When: 7:00 p.m. on March 3, 4, 10 & 11; and 2:00 p.m. on March 5

Where: Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium



Tickets: $20 for adults; $15 for seniors; $10 for students Tickets available at wfbhstheater.com

SAVE THE DATE:

• Monday, February 27 - No School

Upcoming School Board Meeting:

• Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 p.m. - Committee Meetings

• Wednesday, March 8, 7:00 p.m. - Regular Business Meeting

School Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library Media Center, unless posted otherwise. Meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and more can be found online. 

Community E-Newsletter

Our Community E-Newsletters are one of several ways the District works toward comprehensive communications with the community. Read the February Newsletter and Sign up to receive these monthly during the school year.

Bay Bridge:

Whether you missed Sunday's Member Meeting at the library or attended and are eager to learn more, join Co-Founder Jenn Olsta and Treasurer Charlotte Supple at Fitzy's on Wednesday, February 22nd at 9:30 a.m. for our first Meet Up! Enjoy a cup of Anodyne Coffee and a pastry from North Shore Boulangerie while chatting about Bay Bridge's work. We'd love to see you there!

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the February 15, 2023 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

NSHD Healthy Highlight 2/15/2023: Small Talks 

Small talks are conversations with youth regarding alcohol use.



Short, casual conversations with kids, when the moment feels right, starting around age 8, make a big difference in underage drinking. Why age 8? Research shows this is when children start to form their earliest opinions about alcohol and alcohol use.

·        Small Talks: Talking Points

·        Small Talks: 3 fast facts

Underage drinking can have health impacts on adolescents and young adults.

→    It impacts mental health. Underage drinking often goes hand-in-hand with higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicide.

→    It Impacts development.

o  Underage drinking can damage areas of the brain responsible for learning, memory and self-control.

o  It can slow teenage brain activity for weeks.

Remember kids pay attention to what we say and do, often copying the behavior of those they look up to and admire. Being a role model doesn’t mean giving up alcohol, teach healthy behavior by:

·        Drinking in moderation in front of kids.

·        Don’t talk about drinking as a way to manage stress.

·       Provide alcohol-free alternatives at gatherings.

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